WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

May 3 - May 9

Hello WOC family!  Come check out some of the awesome outdoor events we have going on this week. All events are open to the Williams College community. 

Announcements

Open climbing hours time change

The wall will now be open from 6 - 8 pm on Th & Su.  Sign up here

Wildflower Walk at Hopkins Forest this Sunday, Mother’s day!!

Come to Hopkins Forest for a tour of woodland wildflowers led by Forest Manager Drew Jones. A van will leave from behind Paresky at 2 and be back on campus by 4. Email James [log in to unmask] with questions or sign up here

Interested in leading WOC trips???

Fill out this form to get connected with WOC’s trip leader program! There will be an info session shortly to talk through the trip leading process and meet some other folks that are interested in putting trips on WOC’s calendar. We’d love to gauge interest and extend our leader community for the spring! Email Rachel at [log in to unmask] with any questions!!

The WOC Equipment Room will be open M, W, Th, & F by appointment only.  Hours will be 12 -2 and The Equipment Room is open to all members of the Williams community.  Please go to this appointment schedule and sign up for a slot.  Be prepared to show a “CLEARED” status on your CoVerified App when you come for your appointment.  Equipment is due back one week later so sign up for that appointment also.  

We want your feedback on trips! Have you recently gone on a trip and want to give us feedback on COVID-19 precautions and how things went? Fill out our feedback form after your trip so we know how we’re doing!

Open DEI Committee Meetings this semester! Like all WOC board meetings are, DEI Committee Meetings will be open this semester. We’ll be meeting at 7:30 on Mondays at this link. Feel free to join us and/or reach out to Isabel ([log in to unmask]) with any questions!

Activities

Tuesday

 The Equipment Room will not be open on Tuesday

Wednesday

Kayak Pool Session 4:00-5:00pm, meet promptly at 4pm at lower ramp entrance on east side of Chandler Gym, across from the power plant! Come by the indoor pool and bring a bathing suit, to learn the basics of kayaking! Learn the basics of kayaking including forward paddle strokes, turning a kayak with and without a paddle, and rolling a full 360 degrees. Open to people of any or no experience -- priority will be given to beginners that are available this Saturday 5/8 to get out on the river, though please sign up if you’re interested so we can get a sense of numbers! Fill out this google form to reserve a spot on both/either of the pool session and/or river trip!

Thursday

The Climbing Wall will be open 6 - 8 pm.  Please note the time change.  All Williams students are welcome to come climb at the Nate Lowe climbing wall.  No experience is necessary and all equipment will be provided.  Limited to 8 climbers.  Please use this form to reserve a spot.  You may only choose one night.  Filling out the form does not guarantee that you will get to climb.

Stargazing on Cole Field ☆ Spending too much time looking at all the worms on the ground? Turn your gaze upwards toward the (hopefully not completely cloudy) sky! We’ll meet on Paresky steps at 9pm and walk down to the field together. There are bleachers we can sit on, but be sure to dress appropriately for the cold and some mud. Bring your astronomy (or astrology, if that’s more your style) knowledge, your phone flashlight, and something warm to drink ! Round trip will be about an hour. Sign up here and email Justyn Friedler [log in to unmask] with any questions!

Friday

Weekly sunrise hike  “wake up” and down Pine Cobble - sunrise at 5:39 AM. Meet on Paresky steps at 6 AM!!  3 mile hike round trip, one thousand foot elevation gain to get your blood flowing and endorphins coursing through your veins!!.   Dress for the weather, good footwear for a trail that will be muddy, wet and always rocky!  Bring a filled water bottle and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 8:30AM.  Please email [log in to unmask]  to reserve a space.

Saturday

Kite Hill Hike: Kickstart your weekend with some fresh air and great company on the trails! We will leave from Paresky at 9 AM and return by ~11:30 AM. Be sure to wear shoes that can withstand rainy conditions, lots of layers/warm clothes, and water. The hike is about 4.5 miles total predominantly on trails. Email Georgia ([log in to unmask]) with questions or if you want anything from the equipment room (hiking shoes, coat, etc.). Sign up here!

Whitewater Kayaking on the Deerfield River: Join us for an incredible morning paddle down the Class II whitewater of the Deerfield River. We will be leaving at 9am and returning around 1:30pm. In order to stay safe and have fun, there is a prerequisite for this trip -- either a) you must have taken a WW Kayaking PE Class in the last year and a half (either Fall ‘19 or Spring ‘21) or b) you must attend a pool session (offered this week, 5/5). No prior experience is necessary to attend the pool rolling session! Fill out this google form to reserve a spot in both/either of the pool session and/or river trip!

Sunday

The Climbing Wall will be open 6 - 8 pm.  Please note the time change.  All Williams students are welcome to come climb at the Nate Lowe climbing wall.  No experience is necessary and all equipment will be provided.  Limited to 8 climbers.  Please use this form to reserve a spot.  You may only choose one night Filling out the form does not guarantee that you will get to climb.

WOC + QSU Campfire 6pm & 7pm at Poker Lawn! It seems like we're getting another day that's a little too chilly for spring this coming Sunday—why not come warm up and look ahead to summer with a campfire down on Poker Lawn? We're closing off QSU's Heritage Month with this in-person event, and making it just a fun space to hang out! Because of COVID restrictions, attendants can only reserve a spot out of 25 for either 6PM or 7PM. Fill out this form to reserve your spot!